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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Business
Anupam Nagar

Global Market: China stocks fall as hot US inflation data revives rate hike fears

Chinese stocks fell sharply in early trade on Thursday, tracking a broad selloff in global markets as stronger-than-expected US inflation data fuelled concerns that interest rates could remain elevated for longer.

The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1.5%, while the blue-chip CSI300 Index declined 1.7%. Technology stocks led the losses, with the tech-focused STAR50 Index plunging 3.9% and the ChiNext Composite Index, which tracks growth-oriented companies, falling 3.1%.

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